UK pop-rock riser Holly Nicholson  opens 2026 with the emotional gut-punch i forget we’re friends  — a track built on raw honesty, angsty guitars and unfiltered vulnerability. Already a fan favourite at live shows, the single signals a bold step away from heartbreak era , pushing into grittier pop-rock territory while doubling down on emotionally direct storytelling. Written in a single burst of instinct and emotion, the track captures the isolating tension of loving someone

Rising alt-rock outfit What Will Be  are stepping into a bigger, bolder era. Blending the emotional scale of early-2000s alternative rock with modern synth textures and cinematic piano, the band have evolved from indie newcomers into a heavier, more expansive force. With new EP Primordial  built around elemental themes and a growing reputation for immersive live shows, the band are locking into a sound — and identity — that feels fully realised. Below, the band talk about evo